June 22, 2026
Intentional Illumination

Intentional Illumination

Intentional individuals and institutions committed to African-centered education play a crucial role in building self-love among Black/African students. When I taught the African-Brazilian martial art of capoeira at an African-centered social justice school in Chicago, the students repeated, “If it’s going to be, it’s up to me! Harambee, harambee, harambee!” […]

An African-centered Education Remedy

An African-centered Education Remedy

Too often, American schools pour Eurocentric values into the minds of Black students through curricula, culture, and policies. Dr. Carter G. Woodson recognized the education system’s shortcomings in 1926 and created Negro History Week. One week of highlighting Black achievement evolved into Black History Month.  Next month, we commemorate 100 […]